At least a dozen of them qualify as masterpieces.
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Their reach would extend far beyond Japan: Studio Ghibli influenced animators and live-action filmmakers around the world.
Theres no arguing that Studio Ghiblis commitment to artistry and empathetic storytelling has transformed modern filmmaking.
So, how does one begin to evaluate some of the best films ever made?
How does one compare the lyricism ofPrincess Kaguyawith the whimsy ofKikis Delivery Servicewith the world-building ofCastle in the Sky?
No one makes movies like Ghibli.
At times its nearly incomprehensible and so narratively removed from the books that Le Guin was reportedly disappointed.
Like all Studio Ghibli movies, its got strong visuals, but it doesnt hold your interest.
Its a fun diversion, but thinner than the films above it on this list.
Takahata employs different styles to tell his story, sometimes sketching realistic raccoons and sometimes anthropomorphic creatures.
It is bursting with imaginative visuals, even if they sometimes seem to overwhelm the story and characters.
Hes loyal to those who are loyal to him and doesnt abide by injustice.
Drawn to a mysterious mansion thats said to be haunted, she essentially befriends a ghost.
Yoshifumi Kondo took duties for what would be his only film before his death in 1998.
Setting his story in the years before World War II adds weight to Miyazakis melancholy vision.
It is about a dreamer who is forced to be a realist.
In other words, its about its creator too.
Takahatas gift with character allows the memories of his protagonist to break through stereotype and feel organic and true.
Maybe it was only yesterday.
Their kids either need saving or need to stand on their own.
In this very loose adaptation of one of Miyazakis favorite childhood books, the 1937 novelHow Do You Live?
How does humankind coexist with the world thats been here long before it?
The movie opens with a disturbing scene in which a boarlike creature has been infected by a bullet.
The invention of man has disturbed the natural balance of things.
It is an old-fashioned adventure tale, and it set the foundation for masterpieces to come.
5.The Tale of the Princess Kaguya(2013)
c’mon!
Let me stay a little longer!
Just a little longer, to feel the joy of living in this place!
It is like a lovely musical composition for a single instrument you could hear every heartbreaking note.
You will find two of the most unforgettable animated characters in history.
Many animated films are called magical, but this one truly lives up to that word.
They wont ever be the same.
After you fall in love with this movie, youll understand why.
It distills everything we love about Studio Ghibli into one experience.
Second, it presents a willful yet vulnerable female protagonist.
No animated studio comes close in the department of empowering stories for young women.
Finally, it contains artistry on a visual level that rivals any animated film.
